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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.29, 359.89 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.29, 359.89 and 118.28 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.29 : 359.89 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.29/359.89 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.29x = 359.89 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.29x = 42,567.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,567.79/240.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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